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Blair County, PA market data
How Blair County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 119,541
- −2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,558
- Median household income
- $62,382
- +26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,100
- Jobs located here
- 57,420
- Highest market score
- 72
- Real estate agents and brokers, #152 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Blair County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Blair County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Blair County has an estimated 119,541 people and 50,558 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Blair County declined 2.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Blair County is $62,382, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Blair County runs highest on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (61).
Of the business types scored in Blair County, real estate agents and brokers (72), real estate businesses (64) and grocery stores (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #152 of 2,176 scored counties.
Blair County is part of the Altoona metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Blair County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Blair County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #152 of 2,176 | 54 | 10.7 | Index only | 280 | 12 |
| Real estate | 64 | #400 of 2,229 | 75 | 14.8 | Index only | 253 | 40 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #615 of 2,070 | 29 | 5.7 | $10.9M | 117 | 17 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #293 of 887 | 14 | 2.8 | Index only | 151 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #558 of 1,328 | 22 | 4.4 | $2M | 121 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,015 of 2,261 | 49 | 9.7 | $6.4M | 82 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,016 of 2,358 | 29 | 5.7 | $3.4M | 143 | 45 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,069 of 2,402 | 107 | 21.2 | $2.9M | 87 | 31 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 50 | #380 of 777 | 6 | 1.2 | $5.9M | 144 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #816 of 1,611 | 23 | 4.5 | $956K | 95 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 48 | #784 of 1,485 | 10 | 2.0 | $2.8M | 102 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #979 of 1,769 | 31 | 6.1 | $1.4M | 164 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 46 | #1,154 of 2,063 | 34 | 6.7 | $5.1M | 138 | 29 |
| House cleaning | 45 | #509 of 847 | 7 | 1.4 | $8.2M | 128 | 27 |
| Electricians | 45 | #705 of 1,160 | 15 | 3.0 | $9.3M | 78 | 26 |
| Laundromats | 43 | #469 of 785 | 8 | 1.6 | $12.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #996 of 1,530 | 18 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 92 | 7 |
| Gyms | 40 | #1,229 of 1,792 | 32 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 84 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #1,720 of 2,405 | 252 | 49.8 | $690K | 104 | 84 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,301 of 1,707 | 38 | 7.5 | $3.7M | 77 | 46 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,620 of 2,210 | 113 | 22.4 | $885K | 101 | 46 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 36 | #981 of 1,302 | 19 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,535 of 2,087 | 87 | 17.2 | $1.1M | 90 | 43 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,660 of 2,057 | 73 | 14.4 | $1.9M | 79 | 89 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,142 of 1,493 | 26 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 75 | 42 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,444 of 1,771 | 37 | 7.3 | $1.6M | 92 | 72 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #935 of 1,177 | 20 | 4.0 | $7M | 83 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,182 of 1,472 | 28 | 5.5 | $296K | 44 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,569 of 1,886 | 52 | 10.3 | $1M | 105 | 39 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,936 of 2,405 | 480 | 94.9 | $362K | 98 | 229 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #1,095 of 1,356 | 22 | 4.4 | $2M | 107 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #1,216 of 1,451 | 28 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 59 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 28 | #1,845 of 2,088 | 70 | 13.8 | $503K | 76 | 25 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,890 of 2,222 | 70 | 13.8 | $2.5M | 81 | 112 |
| Pet stores | 26 | #845 of 974 | 13 | 2.6 | $2.1M | 47 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 26 | #1,342 of 1,490 | 29 | 5.7 | $1.9M | 77 | 19 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,738 of 1,889 | 59 | 11.7 | $2.9M | 71 | 29 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,939 of 2,272 | 67 | 13.3 | $1.2M | 93 | 52 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 24 | #2,241 of 2,385 | 206 | 40.7 | $216K | 102 | 88 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 23 | #1,222 of 1,334 | 32 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 54 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 23 | #1,505 of 1,656 | 37 | 7.3 | $1.5M | 82 | 119 |
| Pet businesses | 20 | #2,114 of 2,200 | 65 | 12.9 | $429K | 49 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,235 of 2,339 | 126 | 24.9 | $354K | 82 | 62 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 17 | #1,401 of 1,461 | 32 | 6.3 | $871K | 34 | 10 |
| Pizza | 17 | #2,041 of 2,090 | 74 | 14.6 | $2.3M | 46 | 112 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 16 | #1,292 of 1,327 | 19 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 71 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 13 | #2,365 of 2,394 | 520 | 102.9 | $103K | 68 | 221 |
| Physical therapy | 11 | #1,398 of 1,422 | 46 | 9.1 | $1.2M | 49 | 32 |
| Auto repair and car care | 11 | #2,375 of 2,401 | 237 | 46.9 | $175K | 65 | 97 |
| Auto repair shops | 10 | #2,365 of 2,378 | 141 | 27.9 | $294K | 66 | 79 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | Index only | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $14.3M | 140 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | Index only | 494 | 13 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $20.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $26.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $100M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Blair County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $41.4M | $820 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $99.1M | $1,960 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $173.8M | $3,438 | 84 |
| Groceries | $315M | $6,230 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $44.6M | $882 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22M | $435 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.2M | $696 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $53.8M | $1,063 | 83 |
| Pets | $27.9M | $551 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $100M | $1,978 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $78.3M | $1,549 | 79 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $139.8M | $2,766 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $57.4M | $1,135 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $823.2M | $16,282 | 98 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Blair County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 119,541−2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,558
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 525 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 231
- Median household income
- $62,382+26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,561
- Median home value
- $161,100
- Jobs located here
- 57,420
- Daytime population
- 126,336Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Blair County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Blair County at 119,541 people in 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 50,558 households. Median household income rose 26.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Blair County, PA spend?
Households in Blair County spend about $823.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $315M on groceries and $173.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Blair County spend the most on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Blair County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Blair County are for real estate agents and brokers (72), real estate businesses (64) and grocery stores (62). Blair County ranks #152 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Blair County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Blair County is $62,382 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Blair County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in Blair County, each ranked against other counties.
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